how much time does it take to replace sparkplugs?
Asked by Melindahellyer May 05, 2014 at 12:34 PM about the 2004 Volvo S60
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
a mechanic charged me for 2 hours of time to replace the spark plugs. This was just part
of an expensive full tune up. My sister thinks the plugs should have taken about 15 - 30
minutes.
5 Answers
Melindahellyer answered 10 years ago
THANK YOU! The 2 hours was just the time to replace spark plugs. Plus $71 parts fee for the spark plugs. They also billed 30 mins. to replace serpentine belt, plus $70 for the belt; also another 1 hour for checking all fluid levels and replacing the oil filter, and changing the oil. They also charged $60 for 6 quarts of Mobil 1 oil (which is the oil I requested). $40 for Cabin Air filter, $33 for Air Filter, $12 for Volvo oil filter kit, $9 for brake cylinder degreaser, $3 for wiper solvent. Total parts and labor $668. I was stunned at the price, I was expecting the $350 they had given me as an estimate. Do you think I have the right to contest any of these charges? I greatly appreciate your help.
Melindahellyer answered 10 years ago
Thank you again, very kind of you to take the time to answer. I appreciate your advice, and it is helpful.
ClutchMariocable answered 8 years ago
I jus priced this job and the parts alone jus for the tune up without coils and that was 85.00
Thank you for all these information of owners’ experiencing of being ripped off by dealership. I ll do it by myself after I explore thru google and a little talk with an expertise mechanic - my good friend. Thank again for sharing! Happy tune up!
It is actually very simple to do a tune up on a car. It can be done within an hr or 2 . If you dont want to pay 600 + you can always try doing it yourself. Mechanics charger depending on brand as well. I have 2 cars one a honda and second a bmw. Mechanics charged me for a honda 150 and for a bmw 400 . Thats not including parts since i bought them with warranty and didnt have to buy them again. All in all i got tired of paying so much that i do them myself .